Installing the rear side window

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Bonding surfaces must be dry and free of dust and grease. After the adhesive area has been cleaned, it must no longer be taped with bare hands.

Remove the adhesive bead (1) from the side window glass (2) and the body with a scraper.
If applicable, remove protruding centering pins from the side window glass (2) and the body.
Replace the damaged hook and loop tape (Dual Lock tape) (3) on the side window glass (2) and the body.

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Check the clip (1) and replace it if necessary.
Mount the seal (2) on the side window.

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Secure the special tool 0 492 609 (51 3 010) on the side window (lightly moisten the suction lifters).
Clean the bonding surfaces on the side window (2)
and the body.
Apply adhesive bead (1) .
When reusing the side window, apply the adhesive bead to the cut back adhesive bead of the side window.
For a new side window, apply the adhesive bead to the cut back adhesive bead of the body.

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Insert the side window glass (1) with the special tool 0 492 609 (51 3 010) and align it to the body.
The seal (2) must rest evenly and parallel to the roof.
Engage the side window (1) into the hook and loop tape (Dual Lock tape).
Secure the side window (1) with the yellow plastic adhesive tape on the body.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Plastic adhesive tape

83195B3DD17

Engage the seal to clip (3) .

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Connect the plug connection (1) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM STRIP AT THE REAR WINDOW .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM STRIP AT THE TOP SIDE WINDOW .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM STRIP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE REAR QUARTER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HINGE COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT STORAGE SHELF .
Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BACKREST SIDE SECTION WITH THE AIRBAG .